The native home of the apple is not definitely known, but the tree originated probably in the area between the Caspian and the Black seas. Charred remains of apples have been found in the prehistoric lake dwellings of Switzerland. Evidence shows that man has been enjoying apples for at least 750,000 years. Apples were a favorite fruit of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, Americans eat about 120 apples apiece each year. At least 50% of the domestic crop is used in items we use every day such as, applesauce, juice, jellies, and other popular desserts. (Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, 1992). -- Taken from Apple

Here are some apple recipes you can make at home:

• Baked Apple Pancake

Apple Desserts:

• Apple Custard Meringue Pie

Apple Pies:

• McIntosh Apple Pie

Baked Apples, Sweet and Savory:

• Baked Apples with Red Wine
• Amish Baked Apples
• Warm Brie with Baked Apples

“1 1/3 cup flour pinch of salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed at room...

Apple Crumble

“1 cup unsweetened apple butter 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced 6 large strawberries, sliced 1...

Fijian-style Fruit Pizza

“1 1/2 c. Sugar 2 c. water 3 c. chopped tart fruit, Apples, cherries or plums 1 recipe stir 'n...

Fruit Roll (Guatemalan Style)

“6 unpeeled Apples 1 can crushed pineapple, drained 1 lg. container Cool Whip 2 T. Sugar 1/2 c...

Apple-Pineapple Salad

Manzanas al caramelo

Boxty

“Makes about 16 servings. (Invert on serving plate before dusting with powdered sugar.) 4 eggs 2...

Israeli Apple Cake

“2 cups of fruit (cut or sliced thin) (apples, bananas, peaches, apricots, pears and plums work...

Creamy Argentine Fruit Salad